Chess Puzzle #Jy8G0 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; bishop g7; pawns b4/c3/g4. Black: king e6; knight f3; pawns b5/d6/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne5+ — knight f3→e5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxe5 — bishop g7→e5, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxe5 (king e6→e5, captures bishop).
3. Best move: c4 — pawn c3→c4. Opponent replies bxc4+ (pawn b5→c4, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxc4 — king d3→c4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6B1/3pk1p1/1p6/1P4P1/2PK1n2/8/8 b - - 6 43

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